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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1961
Page
10
A dog named Socuene is described as the sole way Prince knows he is a good boy after discovering him in an unused kennel. Pettit is pleased by the dog’s behavior and the dog’s attentive grin.
A Gallup Poll shows over half of Americans favor stronger restrictions on television and radio content, with violence cited as the primary target. The Nazi press also draws some criticism, but less than broadcast media, and concerns center on defense information that could aid enemies.
Education leaders and panelists from Texas and beyond convened on a daylong session covering insurance, accounting, purchasing, and public relations. Raines, Libby, and Carruth highlighted in service training, building operations, and emerging trends for school administration.
The pageant continues with the bathing suit portion held before talent and evening gown segments. A panel of five judges will select the winner, with their faces not revealed to the public before the pageant.
Jurors found that A Deaton struck York on the face while York sat at his desk at York Brothers Texaco Service Station. The attack occurred with provocation and left York injured. Testimony continued in another civil action brought by N Shaw of Lubbock County against Norman D D Maney Rex W Ramey and Inter States CHL Co Odessa.
Seven thefts and burglaries are being investigated after losses including a television set phonograph and clothing from a residence at 1905 Lith St. A car seen leaving the Dear Mort residence Thursday afternoon is noted. Other thefts include cash and goods from Spencer Go Service Station and various local shops and vending machines.
Nineteen year old Joe Watt Ellis of Cedar was fined in justice court for leaving the scene of an accident and for driving on the wrong side near Buffalo Lakes after a collision that caused his car to overturn. Ellis pleaded guilty and received treatment after the crash.
Gerald Go Ramsey, one of Tech's few male graduates in home economics, is president-elect of the American School Food Services Association. He directs food service at Southern Methodist University and has led state and national college food service groups. Ramsey graduated from Tech in 194.
Bert Huffman freshman at Texas Tech speaks at Matador Lions Club Ladies Night program with installation of new officers led by Lion Coach Charles Johnson. Billy Wasen becomes president. officers include Mike Hayle Jr Barry fall Furman Vinson B. C Cox and others. J. J. Whitworth named permanent director as Rachel Patton and Donna Williams receive titles. Past-president TM Cox given a bronze plaque by Elbert Reeves.
A year old Lubbock man received a ten year penitentiary term in South District Court from Judge Howard C. Davison after pleading guilty to burglarizing an Idalow store. Tro James, 1514 FE Broadway, was charged along with two others, with Atty. Fred J. West noting the trio was caught March 21 by a night watchman after a break in at Harvet Turner's Automotive Supply, where about $90 worth of spark plugs were stolen.
A political figure described as a Negro scion blasts union leaders accusing them of incompetence and stalling. The remarks are linked to AFL-CIO leadership and broader labor politics. The exchange highlights tensions between emerging black leadership and established union powers.
Olin Culberson, longtime Texas Railroad Commissioner and key oil and gas advocate, dies after decades shaping state policy. Leaders praise his fights against rail passenger declines and gas flaring, and his public service in Hillsboro, county roles, and firemen’s association.
Police probed the death by own action threat involving Shirley Maxine Gardner, a Amarilla girl who twice threatened to jump from a 28 feet tower claiming her father whips her. She was rescued from the tower by authorities on Tuesday after previously climbing the structure in March and again after scaling an eight foot fence.
A fragmented note describes a 7A days book event in Lagos involving Protestant churches sending goodwill messages to the Prime Minister to mark Nigeria’s Independence Day. The artifact reflects a celebratory, faith-linked observance in the capital.
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